Two Weddings and Zero Funeral This Year at the David Balleza Katague Clan

The David Balleza Katague Clan playing Philippine Mahjong at Alix and Brendan's Wedding{ Playing: Ditas, Carenna, Me and Dinah), Watching: Alex, Dodie and Yuka, September 2, 2023, Berkeley City Club, Berkeley, CA

So far the year of 2023 has blessed the David Balleza Katague Clan two weddings and no funeral.  As the 88 and 3/4 year old patriarch of the clan, I am so pleased with this year two wedding celebrations of my two grand daughters, Elaine Katague King and Alix Carver Katague.  In both weddings I was in the entourage during the wedding ceremony.  Both ceremonies are civil ceremonies held in different venue environments but with class, perfection and attention to details. 

The first wedding this year was Elaine Katague King, the only daughter of my oldest daughter, Dinah. It was held in the southwest suburbs of Portland, Oregon. The venue was a huge barn in the local winery with big space for dancing and out door activities.  It was held on June 24, 2023.  

Here's a photo of me with the bride and groom ( Kyle Joseph) taken at the pre-nuptial barbecue party for the out of town guests and members of the wedding entourage.   I was the escort of the bride's mother (Dinah)-marching second in the line.   

Elaine Katague King and Kyle Joseph and Me during the Pre-Nuptial Barbecue Party for The Out of Town Guests.  

For additional photos of the wedding of Elaine and Kyle Joseph visit:

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/06/i-am-back-from-portland-oregon-from-my.html

For description of wedding venue and surrounding areas visit:

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-southwest-suburbs-of-portland.html

The second wedding this year was the marriage of Alix Carver Katague to Brendan Quinn. Alix is the oldest daughter of my son, Dodie. It was held at the Berkeley City Club on September 2, 2023. The building venue of the wedding was designed by Julia Morgan and is listed as a historic landmark in the State of California.  I was also a member of the wedding entourage and paired with the  brother of the bride, Philip Katague, second in line after the Groom and his mother, Marianne Caruana Quinn.

The following is a photo of me in my black BARONG with the Bride and the Groom looking dignified. 

Carenna Katague Thompson ( my youngest grand daughter and Me) at Alix and Brendan's Wedding Day, Berkeley City Club, September 2, 2023. Carenna is currently in Belfast, North Ireland completing the Fall Semester of her Major in college, International Affairs. 

For more photos before, during and after the wedding visit:

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/09/my-life-here-at-thd-three-down-three-to.html

For photos of the architectural grandeur of the wedding venue visit: 

https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-berkeley-city-club-perfect-venue.html

So as of today, I have 3 grand children that are married. The future of my other 3 grand children for marriage in the next year or two is not encouraging.  My other grandson just lost his job and marriage without financial stability is a big NO, NO!  My other grand daughter is getting her Ph.D two years from now and marriage while in graduate school is also a NO, NO. My youngest  grand daughter is only 20 and in college and expect to graduate with her Masters degree in 3 years.  So Wedding bells maybe 3 years in the future in the David B Katague clan, unless my other grandson gets a job soon.  Meantime, I am anxiously waiting for a great grand child from my other three married grand children, hopefully next year.  

• Here are more photos from Alix FaceBook page posted after their honeymoon. These are photos from the professional photographers. It looks very professional showcasing the Happy and Memorable Event in the life of Alix and Brendan.

 Finally, here are my quotes for Newly Married Couples:

• "Two souls, one heart - a love story that's just getting started."
• "Here's to love, laughter, and happily ever after."
• "Together is a beautiful place to be."
• "From this day forward, you shall not walk alone; my heart will be your shelter, and my 
• arms will be your home."